tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post6947212557890870852..comments2023-05-07T07:21:15.577-05:00Comments on KC to Kiwi: Adventures in New Zealand: Lazy weekend in a west coast surf townjamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08569300364660211416noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post-32189471654168150372009-11-19T11:33:50.226-06:002009-11-19T11:33:50.226-06:00I had a Miller Lite in the 30 degree temps with a ...I had a Miller Lite in the 30 degree temps with a 40 mph north wind coming at me. Take that!Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288381222824550221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post-69175256897201317262009-11-18T19:56:45.424-06:002009-11-18T19:56:45.424-06:00Bubbles on the balcony--good times! Sounds like a...Bubbles on the balcony--good times! Sounds like a cool trip. There's a Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite too, interesting. Beautiful pictures!Yer Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post-49372657882978518132009-11-17T18:14:38.444-06:002009-11-17T18:14:38.444-06:00Indeed there is a connection between the small NZ ...Indeed there is a connection between the small NZ township of Raglan (founded 1855), and the sleeves. Both are named after the famous British soldier, Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan. He fought against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, was wounded and had to have an arm amputated. To make dressing easier, his tailor devised the innovative roomy sleeve design for his coats we now know as *raglan*. Baron Raglan's other claim to fame is the family home of Badminton Hall, Gloucestershire, from where the modern racquets game of *badminton* was launched and gets its name.Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post-7199649232463532242009-11-17T16:57:07.286-06:002009-11-17T16:57:07.286-06:00Raglan, is that what they named the sleeves after?...Raglan, is that what they named the sleeves after? Looks like Jake is dressed for summer and you for winter! Dang, I'm still jealous. Looks beautiful...especially the balcony bubbles.Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776235638876010493.post-11011691599960169952009-11-17T11:11:16.722-06:002009-11-17T11:11:16.722-06:00I totally enjoyed my stay in Raglan, and took a su...I totally enjoyed my stay in Raglan, and took a surf lesson at Mt Maunganui. Lovely locale!HereBeDragonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184914538365115481noreply@blogger.com